1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 V 1.2L Petrol · P978 MVW
1997 Suzuki GSF 1200 V (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 52,604 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GSF 1200 V
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P978 MVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 52,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P978 MVW Mileage History
- 05/09/202252,358 mi
- 12/07/202452,546 mi+188 mi
- 16/07/202452,471 mi-75 mi
- 18/07/202552,604 mi+133 mi
Average of roughly 86 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P978 MVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Suzuki Gsf 1200 V (P978 MVW) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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